JP2023033119A - Leg protector - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a leg protector which is capable of absorbing shock applied to a user's foot during walking and distributing the load acting on the user's foot, thereby improving user's convenience and safety.SOLUTION: A leg protector 100 according to an example embodiment of the present invention includes: a protection part 110 formed to surround at least a portion of a user's leg; a bottom plate part 120 formed integrally with the protection part 110 and configured to support a user's leg; and a midsole 130 provided below the bottom plate part 120, in which an opening 121 is formed. A protrusion portion 131 is formed in the midsole 130 at a position corresponding to the opening, and the protrusion portion 131 of the midsole 130 is configured to be inserted into the opening 121 of the bottom plate part 120 so that the bottom plate part 120 and the midsole 130 are coupled to each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to foot protectors, and more particularly, to foot protectors constructed to enhance user convenience.

When an injury such as a sprain or fracture occurs in a foot or leg, it is important to proceed with physical therapy and to immobilize the foot or leg to minimize movement. For this reason, a method of fixing the foot or leg using a splint or cast is widely used, but when using a splint or cast, many members are required to fix the foot or leg. However, walking and other physical activities are difficult because they overly restrict the user's movements.

As a solution to this problem, foot protectors are known which are formed in the form of ski boots to protect the legs and facilitate movement while supporting the feet. Such foot protectors are made of metal or hard synthetic resin so as to function as splints, and the bottom plate with which the soles of the feet come into contact is also made of hard material. Although foot protectors are more convenient to use than splints or casts, the construction of existing foot protectors can still cause the disadvantage of impacting the foot when walking, possibly aggravating injuries or even causing injury. can cause other injuries.

Along with this, there is still a demand for a foot protector that can stably fix and protect the legs while dispersing the load acting on the feet during walking and mitigating the impact, thereby enhancing the user's convenience. is the actual situation.

Patent No. 1694792 (2017.1.4)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and provides a foot protector that absorbs the impact applied to the foot during walking and disperses the load acting on the foot, thereby improving the user's convenience and safety. Its purpose is to provide

A foot protector according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a protection portion formed to wrap at least a portion of a leg; a bottom plate portion formed integrally with the protection portion and configured to support the foot; A midsole provided at the bottom; a method in which a hole is formed in the bottom plate, a protrusion is formed in the midsole at a position corresponding to the hole, and the protrusion of the midsole is inserted into the hole in the bottom plate The bottom plate portion and the midsole are configured to be combined with each other.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the hole formed in the bottom plate part may be formed at a position corresponding to the heel of the wearer when the foot protector is worn.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the hole formed in the bottom plate part may be formed with a size corresponding to the area of the heel of the wearer.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, one hole may be formed in the bottom plate part.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the holes formed in the bottom plate part may consist of a plurality of holes, and the plurality of holes may be arranged adjacent to each other with at least one support interposed therebetween.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion of the midsole may be made of a softer material than the bottom plate.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion of the midsole may be configured to be inserted into the hole of the bottom plate and at least partially protrude from the upper surface of the bottom plate.

A foot protector according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include an outsole detachably attached to a lower portion of the midsole.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one lateral protrusion is formed on a side surface of the midsole, and at least one insertion groove is formed on the outsole at a position corresponding to the lateral protrusion, thereby forming at least one lateral protrusion. The midsole and the outsole may be configured to be combined by being inserted into at least one insertion groove.

A shoe according to another embodiment of the present invention comprises a protector formed to wrap at least a portion of the ankle; an insole coupled to the protector and configured to support the foot; and a lower portion of the insole. Including the midsole, the insole has holes, the midsole has protrusions corresponding to the holes, and the insole and midsole are combined by inserting the midsole protrusion into the insole hole. The midsole is made of a softer material than the insole.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a protrusion is formed in the midsole, and the protrusion is inserted into a hole formed in the bottom plate to absorb shock and load applied to the foot. It can be decentralized to improve user convenience and safety.

1 is a perspective view of a foot protector according to one embodiment of the invention; FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a foot protector according to one embodiment of the invention; FIG. 1 is a top view of a foot protector according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a top view of a midsole of a foot protector according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is a view showing a midsole and an outsole separated from a foot protector according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. Fig. 3 is an exploded view of a foot protector according to another embodiment of the invention; Fig. 3 is a top view of a foot protector according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a top view of a midsole of a foot protector according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry them out.

In order to clearly explain the present invention, the description of the parts not related to the present invention is omitted, and the same reference numerals are given to the same components throughout the specification. In addition, the size, thickness, position, etc. of each component shown in the drawings are arbitrarily shown for convenience of explanation, and the present invention is not necessarily limited to those shown in the drawings. That is, the specific shapes, structures and characteristics described herein may be embodied in variations from one embodiment to another without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, and the location of individual components. Alternatively, it should be understood that the arrangement may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Accordingly, the following detailed description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the invention is to be understood to encompass the scope of the appended claims and their full range of equivalents. should.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a foot protector according to one embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the foot protector according to one embodiment of the invention.

1 and 2, a foot protector 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a protective portion 110, a sole plate portion 120, a midsole 130, an outsole 140 and a toe cap 150. As shown in FIG.

The protective portion 110 of the foot protector 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention performs the function of fixing and protecting the leg. For this purpose, the protector 110 has a shape that envelops at least a portion of the leg, ie, at least a portion of the lateral and rear portions of the leg. Specifically, the protection part 110 may include a rear part supporting the rear surface of the leg and left and right side parts supporting both sides of the leg, and may be bilaterally symmetrical.

A plurality of slits into which a connection member such as Velcro (registered trademark) can be inserted may be symmetrically formed in the left side and the right side of the protector 110 . In addition, the protective part 110 may be formed with a plurality of ventilation holes for smooth discharge of sweat and ventilation, thereby reducing the overall weight of the foot protector 100 .

The bottom plate part 120 of the foot protector 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention performs the function of fixing and supporting the foot. The bottom plate part 120 may be formed in a symmetrical plate shape so that it can be applied to both the left and right feet. Also, the bottom plate part 120 may be made of a relatively hard material, such as metal or hard synthetic resin, so as to stably support the foot.

Preferably, the bottom plate part 120 is formed integrally with the protection part 110 and is made of the same material as the protection part 110 . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the protection part 110 and the bottom plate part 120 may be separated and joined by a known joining means.

The midsole 130 of the foot protector 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention is disposed under the bottom plate part 120 to perform the function of absorbing shock during walking. The midsole 130 may have a symmetrical plate shape corresponding to the shape of the bottom plate part 120 . According to one embodiment of the present invention, the midsole 130 may be made of a softer material than the bottom plate portion 120 in order to perform shock absorption and load distribution functions. The midsole 130 may be made of, for example, EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate), urethane, PU (Polyurethane), foamed sponge, rubber, or the like.

The facing surfaces of the midsole 130 and the bottom plate part 120, ie, the top surface of the midsole 130 and the bottom surface of the bottom plate part 120, may be firmly combined with an adhesive. In addition, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a hole is formed in the bottom plate part 120, and a part of the protrusion formed on the midsole 130 is inserted into the hole to be coupled. Hereinafter, the coupling structure of the bottom plate part 120 and the midsole 130 will be described in more detail.

FIG. 3 is a top view of a foot protector according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a top view of the midsole of the foot protector according to one embodiment of the present invention.

First, referring to FIG. 3, the bottom plate part 120 of the foot protector 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided at a position adjacent to the connecting part between the protection part 110 and the bottom plate part 120, that is, when the foot protector is worn. A hole 121 may be formed at a position corresponding to the heel area of the wearer. The hole 121 formed in the bottom plate part 120 may be formed in a size corresponding to or larger than the area of the heel region of the wearer, and has a substantially semicircular shape along the edge of the rear part of the bottom plate part 120 . can consist of one hole of If the size of the hole 121 is excessively large, the adhesion between the bottom surface of the bottom plate part 120 and the top surface of the midsole 130 may decrease. Therefore, the size of the hole 121 can be determined in consideration of the intended use of the foot protector 100, the adhesive force between the midsole 130 and the bottom plate portion 120, and the like.

Meanwhile, apart from the holes 121 described above, a plurality of ventilation holes 123 may be dispersedly formed in the bottom plate part 120 . Such ventilation holes 123 can function to facilitate sweat discharge and ventilation.

Next, referring to FIG. 4, the midsole 130 of the foot protector 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may have protrusions 131 formed at positions corresponding to the holes 121 formed in the bottom plate portion 120 . The protrusion 131 may be configured to be inserted and coupled to the hole 121 formed in the bottom plate part 120 when the bottom plate part 120 and the midsole 130 are combined. The protrusion 131 of the midsole 130 may have a shape corresponding to the hole 121 of the bottom plate 120, for example, a large semicircle. According to this embodiment, the protrusion 131 may be coupled to the hole 121 in an interference fit manner, but it could be coupled in a loose fit manner instead.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion 131 of the midsole 130 may be configured to be inserted into the hole 121 of the bottom plate 120 and at least partially protrude from the top surface of the bottom plate 120 . For example, the protruding part 131 of the midsole 130 may be formed to protrude from the upper surface of the bottom plate part 120 by about 3 to 7 mm when coupled to the hole 121 of the bottom plate part 120 .

In general, when the foot protector 100 is worn while walking, the load is concentrated on the soles of the wearer's feet, particularly the heel portion, and impact may be applied. According to the combined structure of the bottom plate part 120 and the midsole 130 according to one embodiment of the present invention, part of the midsole 130 penetrates the bottom plate part 120 and directly contacts the sole of the wearer's foot, for example, the heel. Therefore, when the wearer walks, the load can be distributed and the impact can be reduced.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, when viewed from above, the area of the midsole 130 may be smaller than the area of the bottom plate part 120, and at least one side protrusion 133 is formed on the side surface of the midsole 130. obtain. The lateral projections 133 of the midsole 130 are for coupling with the outsole 140, the structure and function of which will be described later.

Referring to FIG. 2 again, the outsole 140 of the foot protector 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention is detachably wrapped around the midsole 130 under the midsole 130 . In addition, the outsole 140 may be made of a stretchable material such as EVA, urethane, PU, foamed sponge, rubber, or the like.

When the foot protector 100 is used outdoors, the outsole 140 can be used in a combined state, and when used indoors, only the outsole 140 can be used in a separated state. Accordingly, since it is not necessary to put on or take off the entire foot protector 100 when moving indoors or outdoors, convenience of use can be improved while maintaining cleanliness.

Since the outsole 140 has a shape that wraps around the midsole 130 , the outsole 140 may be formed to be larger than the midsole 130 . At least one side projection 133 is formed on the side surface of the midsole 130 to combine the outsole 140 and the midsole 130 , and the outsole 140 has a position corresponding to the side projection 133 of the midsole 130 . An insertion groove 143 may be formed in the .

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a midsole and an outsole separated from a foot protector according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to this, when the midsole 130 is combined with the outsole 140, the lateral protrusions 133 of the midsole 130 are inserted into the outsole 140 because the midsole 130 and the outsole 140 are both made of elastic materials. While, it may be inserted into the insertion groove 143 of the outsole 140 formed at a position corresponding to the lateral protrusion 133 . The shape and number of the side protrusions 133 and the insertion grooves 143 are not limited to those shown in the drawings, and may be changed in consideration of the connection retention force, ease of detachment, and the like.

A first bent portion 135 is formed on the lower surface of the midsole 130 , and a second bent portion 145 having a shape corresponding to the first bent portion 135 of the midsole 130 is formed on the upper surface of the outsole 140 . Accordingly, when the midsole 130 and the outsole 140 are combined, the lateral projection 133 is inserted into the insertion groove 143 and the first bent portion 135 of the midsole 130 is bent into the second bent portion 145 of the outsole 140 . It can be mounted in a precise position while sliding on the .

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the midsole 130 may be made relatively harder than the outsole 140, so that when the midsole 130 is coupled to the outsole 140, the outsole 140 expands while the midsole 130 expands. can be easily inserted, and when the outsole 140 is separated, the outsole 140 can be flexibly bent and easily separated. Alternatively, however, midsole 130 and outsole 140 could be made of the same material.

As described above, the outsole can be attached to and detached from the midsole at a precise position by a simple method, for example, by placing the outsole on the bottom and pressing the midsole from above. can be used both indoors and outdoors, it is possible to improve the convenience of the user.

Meanwhile, the lower surface of the outsole 140 may be formed with protrusions or grooves to prevent slipping, or may be coupled with an anti-slip member.

Referring to FIG. 2 again, the toe cap 150 of the foot protector 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention is formed to cover the toes from above and protect the toes from external impact. . Since the toe cap 150 can be detachably attached to the upper side of the front portion of the bottom plate portion 120, the toe cap 150 can be removed when necessary.

In the above-described embodiment, one hole 121 formed in the bottom plate part 120 and one corresponding protrusion 131 of the midsole 130 are formed. can be different.

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a foot protector according to another embodiment of the invention; Referring to FIG. 6, a foot protector 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a protective portion 210, a bottom plate portion 220, a midsole 230, an outsole 240 and a toe cap 250 as in the previous embodiment. and the function of each component of the foot protector 200 is substantially the same as the previous embodiments. However, since the shape and number of the holes 221 formed in the bottom plate part 220 and the protrusions 231 formed in the midsole 230 are different from those of the above embodiment, the following description will focus on them.

FIG. 7 is a top view of a foot protector according to another embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 8 is a top view of the midsole of the foot protector according to another embodiment of the invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the bottom plate part 220 of the foot protector 200 according to the present embodiment has a hole in a region adjacent to the connecting portion between the protection part 210 and the bottom plate part 220, that is, a position corresponding to the heel region of the wearer. 221 can be formed. According to this embodiment, a plurality of holes 221 may be formed in the bottom plate part 220 with at least one support 222 interposed therebetween. The plurality of holes 221 may be configured to generally form a semi-circular shape similar to the shape of the heel. For example, three supports are arranged radially, and three holes are arranged adjacent to each other along the edge of the rear part of the bottom plate part 220 with the supports interposed therebetween to form a generally semicircular shape. can be formed in According to the present embodiment, the protrusion 231 of the midsole 230 is inserted and fixed into the hole 221 formed in the bottom plate part 220 , and the bottom surface of the bottom plate part 220 including the bottom surface of the support base 222 is known as the midsole 230 . It can be configured to be adhered and fixed by an adhesive method.

Referring to FIG. 8, the midsole 230 of the foot protector 200 according to the present embodiment may have protrusions 231 formed at positions corresponding to the holes 221 formed in the bottom plate portion 220 . The protrusions 231 of the midsole 230 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the holes 221 of the bottom plate part 220. As shown, three protrusions are arranged at predetermined intervals to form a semicircle. can be formed into a shape.

As described above, in this embodiment, since the support base is formed in the center of the hole formed in the bottom plate part, the bonding area between the midsole and the bottom plate part is widened, so that the midsole is more stably fixed and bonded to the bottom plate part. can be

Although the present invention has been described by specific items such as specific components and limited examples, the above examples are merely provided to aid in a more general understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs can attempt various modifications and variations based on the above description.

For example, the characteristic configurations of the present invention described in the above embodiments may be applied to general shoes.

Specifically, the shoe according to the present invention is configured to support the user's foot when the shoe is worn by combining a protective part formed to wrap at least a part of the user's ankle, and the protective part. It can include an insole and a midsole provided underneath the insole. A hole may be formed in the insole at a position corresponding to the heel of the user when the shoe is worn, and a protrusion may be formed in the midsole at a position corresponding to the hole formed in the insole. The insole and the midsole may be configured to be combined by being inserted into the hole of the insole. In addition, the midsole can be made of a relatively softer material than the insole, and such a structure can be expected to have the effect of dispersing the load acting on the user's foot while walking and absorbing the impact.

Therefore, the spirit of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, and should not be limited to the scope of the claims set forth below, as well as all modifications equivalent to or equivalent to the scope of these claims. belongs to the concept of the present invention.

100, 200: Foot protectors 110, 210: Protective parts 120, 220: Bottom plate parts 121, 221: Holes 123, 223: Ventilation holes 130, 230: Midsoles 131, 231: Projections 133, 233: Side projections 135: 1 bending part 140, 240: outsole 143: insertion hole 145: second bending part 150, 250: toe cap 222: support base

Claims (10)

a protector formed to enclose at least a portion of the leg;
a bottom plate part formed integrally with the protection part and configured to support the foot; and a midsole provided at the bottom of the bottom plate part,
A hole is formed in the bottom plate, a protrusion is formed in the midsole at a position corresponding to the hole, and the protrusion of the midsole is inserted into the hole of the bottom plate. A foot protector configured to be coupled to said midsole. The foot protector according to claim 1, wherein the hole formed in the bottom plate part is formed at a position corresponding to the heel of the wearer when the foot protector is worn. 3. The foot protector according to claim 2, wherein the hole formed in the bottom plate portion has a size corresponding to the area of the wearer's heel. The foot protector according to claim 1, wherein the hole formed in the bottom plate part is composed of one hole. The foot protector according to claim 1, wherein the holes formed in the bottom plate part are composed of a plurality of holes, and the plurality of holes are arranged adjacent to each other with at least one supporting base interposed therebetween. 2. The foot protector according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion of the midsole is made of a softer material than the bottom plate. The foot protector according to claim 1, wherein the protruding portion of the midsole is inserted into a hole of the bottom plate portion so that at least a portion thereof protrudes to the upper surface of the bottom plate portion. 3. The foot protector of claim 1, further comprising an outsole configured to be removable from the lower portion of the midsole. At least one lateral protrusion is formed on a lateral side of the midsole, and at least one insertion groove is formed on the outsole at a position corresponding to the lateral protrusion, and the at least one lateral protrusion is inserted into the at least one lateral protrusion. 9. The foot protector according to claim 8, wherein the midsole and the outsole are configured to be combined in an insertion groove manner. a protector formed to wrap around at least a portion of the ankle;
an insole coupled to the protector and configured to support the foot; and a midsole provided below the insole,
A hole is formed in the insole, a protrusion is formed in the midsole at a position corresponding to the hole, and the protrusion of the midsole is inserted into the hole of the insole. is configured to be combined with
The shoe, wherein the midsole is made of a softer material than the insole.

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